Fake Microsoft Employee Expected A Big Pay Day – Instead He Found The Police – SlashGear

Fake Microsoft Employee Expected A Big Pay Day – Instead He Found The Police – SlashGear

By Shane O’Neill
Publication Date: 2026-02-24 22:45:00





At this point, scams are a fact of life, and folks are even willing to lie about who they are to make a quick buck. For instance, in February 2026, 43-year-old Xueyu Luo of New York City was accused of impersonating a Microsoft employee, even though they had no connection to the company. This was said to be an attempt to steal thousands of dollars, though his efforts were unsuccessful. Ultimately, the police intervened and took him into custody.

As reported by CNY Central, a…